O&M Field Technician - Zydeco (Lafayette, LA)

Job Title: O&M Field Technician

Department:Operations & Maintenance

Reports to: Regional O&M Manager

Location: Zydeco (Lafayette, LA)

Position Summary:

Recurrent Energy is currently seeking an O&M Field Technician for our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division. The O&M Field Technician will be responsible for maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repair of project equipment related to any operational solar farms. The successful candidate will have strong electrical / mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting techniques and organizational skills to drive and achieve project uptime and production targets of projects and must be capable of working independently or within a team environment.

Responsibilities:

- Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.

- Understand hourly production output targets and if there is any danger of not meeting them, execute a plan for correction or elevation of the situation.

- Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests, etc.) on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed before elevating the problems to Operations & Maintenance Manager.

- Identify potential problems and suggest changes or corrective actions.

- Work with other members of the maintenance team, sub-contractors and other groups to continuously improve system performance, drive product quality and maintenance cost improvement.

- Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.

- Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety and audit events and warranty claims within the CMMS system.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot various project systems issues such as inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, communications equipment, tracker etc.

- Provide machine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting training to operators and others as needed.

- Develop standard operating documents for maintenance and operations.

- Assist with project commissioning and testing providing knowledge expertise.

- Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.

- Attend and participate in all assigned trainings in safety, environmental, and other areas as assigned.

- Adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies.

- Conduct other duties as required.

Requirements:

- College degree preferred.

- 2 years minimum of hands-on experience in the renewable energy (solar, wind or similar).

- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing various types of electrical machinery and equipment.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications

- Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis

- Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Must be willing to work outside normal daytime hours of 8am to 5:00pm (plus nights and weekends) responding to emergency service or project equipment issues.

- Must be willing to travel; currently all project locations are within Sicily (Italy).

- Good written and verbal communication skills (English).

- Deep knowledge on local regulations applicable to the PV Sites under operation.

- Must have a valid driver’s license.